Synopsis

The Play's the Thing

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Ferenc Molnar adapted P.G. Wodehouse

Published by Samuel French Inc

Turai and his collaborator bring their young composer, Albert, on a surprise visit to an Italian castle with their prima donna, Ilona, who is engaged to Albert

The fun includes many acidulous comments on the arts of acting and playmaking. Their casual treatment of the audience and their own blase manners are riotous examples of underplaying

In the midst of it all, the impassioned young Albert overhears his beloved making love to someone in her boudoir. Turai tells him it is all a monstrous mistake and tries to make it appear that the passionate scene was a rehearsal for a new play

To support his fabrication, he stays up all night to write a play that includes the lines Albert overheard. The next day there is a public rehearsal and the suggestive dialogue is reborn as an innocent and meaningless prank

"Recommended to all who enjoy sophisticated comedy" ~ N.Y. Daily Mirror

"High spirits, springliness, and charm" ~ N.Y. Post

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